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Explore KS3 words beginning with el-, learning how similar spellings like elegant and element use different endings and meanings.

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Fascinating Fact:

Elegant and element look similar at the start. Elegant has -gant at the end, element has -ment, so use the sentence to decide which one fits.

In KS3 English Spelling, pupils meet many words beginning with el-, such as elegant, element and elevate. They learn to spot how the shared beginning stays steady while the endings change spelling and meaning.

Key Terms

Prefix: Letters added to the start of a word, such as el- in element or elevate.
Syllable: A beat in a word, like el-e-gant, which helps you break the spelling into smaller parts.
Word family: A group of words that share a similar pattern or root, such as element, elemental and elementary.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I learn KS3 words beginning with el-?

Make short lists of el- words, say them in syllables and copy them into sentences. Repeating them out loud and in writing fixes the spelling in your memory.

Why do elegant and element look similar but mean different things?

Elegant and element share the same starting pattern but have different endings and origins. Learning their meanings and example sentences stops you choosing the wrong one.

What spelling patterns should I notice in el- words?

Look for common endings such as -gant, -ment or -vate and link them to the base word. Noticing these patterns helps you predict the correct spelling in new words.

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1 .

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Science based on electrons and their behaviour; also devices utilising this

elecktronick

electronec

elektronic

electronic

Just add an -ic to "electron"!

2 .

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To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit

encorage

encurridge

encouraig

encourage

Can you see the word "courage" in "encourage"?

3 .

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The work or occupation for which one is paid

employmant

emmploymunt

employment

enploymant

Replace three letters with two and you will have a word meaning "pleasure". Do you need a minute or two? Here............................................Still not got it? Replace the -mpl- with -nj- and you get "enjoyment"!

4 .

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Easily affected by emotion. 'She's an e--------- person'

emotienel

emotional

emoshional

emotiunal

If you can spell "emotion", you just need to remember the -al suffix to spell "emotional"

5 .

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A reference work (often in several volumes) containing in-depth articles on various topics

encyclopeedia

encyclopedier

encyclopaedier

encyclopaedia

Remembering the ae digraph can be difficult

6 .

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Incitement to action or to practice

encurridgement

encouragement

encouraigment

encoragement

If you can spell "encourage", you will not have any trouble with "encouragement"

7 .

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To disrupt somebody's composure or comfort

embarrass

embarass

embbarass

embaras

Remember the double r and double s

8 .

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A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response

emotion

emotiun

emoshion

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The words "emotion" and "emotional" are related

9 .

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Any of the more than 100 known substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances

eliment

elimant

element

ellerment

Elemental, my dear....

10 .

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The movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence

emargration

emigration

emergration

emurgration

Avoid confusing "emigration" with "immigration" (e- means "out" and im- means "in")

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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